Kathmandu — Devotees gathered at Guhyeshwari Temple on Tuesday as Maha Navami, the ninth day of Bada Dashain, was observed with special prayers, worship and traditional rituals across Nepal.
Located near Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River, Guhyeshwari is considered an important Shakti shrine and holds special religious significance during Navaratri and Dashain. Devotees visit the temple to offer flowers, incense and other offerings and seek blessings from the goddess.
Maha Navami is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, with devotees visiting temples and Shakti Peethas across the country. Various traditional rituals and offerings are performed on the day as part of Dashain observances.
The day also marks the final stage of the nine-day Navaratri worship, with Vijaya Dashami and the main Tika celebration following on the next day.
The gathering at Guhyeshwari reflects the continuing importance of Shakti worship and religious traditions during Dashain, as devotees observe Maha Navami through prayers, offerings and rituals.
